Relations of physical self-concept and self-efficacy with frequency of voluntary physical activity in preadolescents: Implications for after-school care programming

2006 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 515-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Annesi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
After School ◽  
Voluntary Physical Activity ◽  
School Care ◽  
Care Programming ◽  
After School Care

Correlates of Changes in Voluntary Physical Activity Associated with the Youth Fit for Life™ Intervention during After-School Care

2008 ◽  
Vol 102 (3) ◽  
pp. 911-919 ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Annesi ◽  
JUlie C. Moore ◽  
Gayle M. Dixon
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
After School ◽  
Multiple Regression Equation ◽  
Physiological Factors ◽  
Voluntary Physical Activity ◽  
School Care ◽  
After School Care

Overweight in youth is increasing and physical inactivity has been implicated as a causal factor. An after-school care intervention, Youth Fit For Life™, has been associated with significant improvements in physiological factors and frequency of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity voluntarily completed outside of structured settings. Correlates of the observed changes in physical activity amounts were, however, unknown. A multiple regression equation with simultaneous entry of sex, age, race, initial Body Mass Index, and initial frequency of voluntary physical activity as predictor variables for changes in physical activity was calculated on Euro-American and African-American participants ages 8 to 12 years ( N=217). A statistically significant 16% of the variance in changes in frequency of voluntary physical activity over 12 wk. was accounted for, with only voluntary physical activity at baseline and age making significant, unique contributions. For participants either overweight or at risk for overweight ( n = 72), the changes in physical activity significantly correlated with changes in Body Mass Index. Implications of findings to maximize treatment effects on voluntary physical activity were suggested.

Effects of the Youth Fit for Life Protocol on Physiological, Psychological, and Behavioral Factors at YMCA Calgary After-School Care Sites

2009 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 879-895 ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Annesi ◽  
Gisèle Tennant ◽  
Wayne L. Westcott ◽  
Avery D. Faigenbaum ◽  
Alice E. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
The United States ◽  
After School ◽  
Voluntary Physical Activity ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Youth inactivity and inappropriately high weight is a problem in the United States, Canada, and much of the industrialized world. Physiological and behavioral changes associated with the Youth Fit For Life protocol, a physical activity and nutrition education treatment based on self-efficacy theory, were assessed in 7- to 12-yr.-olds ( N = 43) from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Body Mass Index, strength, and cardiorespiratory endurance significantly improved over a 12-wk. period when contrasted with changes based on normative data. Significant within-group improvements in measures of self-efficacy, vegetable intake, and voluntary moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were also found over 12 wk. Multiple regression analysis indicated that score changes in measures of self-regulatory and task self-efficacy, and general self, accounted for changes in voluntary physical activity. Implications for use of behaviorally based methods for large-scale obesity prevention treatments in preadolescents were discussed.

scholarly journals Canadian after-school care providers’ perceived role promoting healthy lifestyles: A focused ethnography

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierrette H. Elias ◽  
Genevieve Montemurro ◽  
Lauren Sulz ◽  
Brian Torrance ◽  
Kate Elizabeth Storey
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
School Setting ◽  
After School ◽  
Data Generation ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
School Care ◽  
After School Care

Abstract BACKGROUND: After-school care programs have garnered interest in recent years as the hours of 3:00–6:00p.m. are an opportune time for children to engage in healthy behaviours, specifically healthy eating and physical activity. Care providers are major influencers within the after-school care setting, impacting health promoting opportunities for children. However, little is known regarding the role care providers play in health promotion interventions in the after-school care setting, specifically those using comprehensive approaches. The purpose of this research was to explore care providers’ role and experience promoting healthy eating and physical activity through the after-school care health promotion intervention School’s Out…Let’s Move (SOLMo). SOLMo was guided by the evidence-based comprehensive school health framework.SOLMo had two main goals: (1) to serve a healthy snack with vegetable or fruit, and milk or water as the drink; (2) to include 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity. The intervention included resources and coaching for care providers to promote healthy eating and physical activity for children and took place in four after-school sites over a six-month period. Three of four sites were located in a school. The primary researcher was engaged with the sites over 22-months. METHODS: This research was guided by the qualitative method focused ethnography. Semi-structured interviews with care providers (n=13) taking part in SOLMo were conducted. Participant observation was included as part of data generation to further understand care provider roles. Latent content analysis was utilized iteratively and concurrently throughout data generation. RESULTS: Overall, care providers were supportive of promoting health behaviours in the after-school setting. Through analysis, five themes and eight subthemes emerged related to care providers’ role and experience promoting healthy eating and physical activity through SOLMo: 1) enhanced awareness; 2) improved programming; 3) strong relationships; 4) collaborative approach; and 5) role tension. CONCLUSIONS: As major influencers, care providers play a crucial role in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours for children. This research provides valuable insight into this role and the implementation of comprehensive health promotion approaches in the after-school setting. Findings contribute to the implementation knowledge base and help inform the promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviours for children.

scholarly journals Canadian after-school care providers’ perceived role promoting healthy lifestyles: A focused ethnography

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierrette H. Elias ◽  
Genevieve Montemurro ◽  
Lauren Sulz ◽  
Brian Torrance ◽  
Kate Elizabeth Storey
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
After School ◽  
Data Generation ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Focused Ethnography ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Care ◽  
After School Care

Abstract BACKGROUND: After-school care programs have garnered interest in recent years as the hours of 3:00–6:00p.m. are an opportune time for children to engage in healthy behaviours, specifically healthy eating and physical activity. Care providers are major influencers within the after-school care setting, impacting health promoting opportunities for children. However, little is known regarding the role care providers play in health promotion interventions in this setting, specifically those using comprehensive approaches. The purpose of this research was to explore care providers’ role and experience promoting healthy eating and physical activity through the after-school care health promotion intervention School’s Out…Let’s Move (SOLMo). SOLMo was guided by the evidence-based comprehensive school health framework, and included a focus on healthy eating and physical activity. METHODS: This research was guided by the qualitative method focused ethnography. Semi-structured interviews with care providers (n=13) taking part in SOLMo were conducted. Participant observation was included as part of data generation to further understand care provider roles. RESULTS: Overall, care providers were supportive of promoting health behaviours in the after-school setting. Through latent content analysis, five themes emerged related to care providers’ role and experience promoting healthy eating and physical activity through SOLMo: 1) enhanced awareness; 2) improved programming; 3) strong relationships; 4) collaborative approach; and 5) role tension. CONCLUSIONS: As major influencers, care providers play a crucial role, and these results will contribute to implementation strategies used to promote healthy lifestyle behaviours for children.

scholarly journals Canadian after-school care providers’ perceived role promoting healthy lifestyles: A focused ethnography

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierrette H. Elias ◽  
Genevieve Montemurro ◽  
Lauren Sulz ◽  
Brian Torrance ◽  
Kate Elizabeth Storey
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
School Setting ◽  
After School ◽  
Data Generation ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
School Care ◽  
After School Care

Abstract BACKGROUND: After-school care programs have garnered interest in recent years as the hours of 3:00–6:00p.m. are an opportune time for children to engage in healthy behaviours, specifically healthy eating and physical activity. Care providers are major influencers within the after-school care setting, impacting health promoting opportunities for children. However, little is known regarding the role care providers play in health promotion interventions in the after-school care setting, specifically those using comprehensive approaches. The purpose of this research was to explore care providers’ role and experience promoting healthy eating and physical activity through the after-school care health promotion intervention School’s Out…Let’s Move (SOLMo). SOLMo was guided by the evidence-based comprehensive school health framework.SOLMo had two main goals: (1) to serve a healthy snack with vegetable or fruit, and milk or water as the drink; (2) to include 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity. The intervention included resources and coaching for care providers to promote healthy eating and physical activity for children and took place in four after-school sites over a six-month period. Three of four sites were located in a school. The primary researcher was engaged with the sites over 22-months.METHODS: This research was guided by the qualitative method focused ethnography. Semi-structured interviews with care providers (n=13) taking part in SOLMo were conducted. Participant observation was included as part of data generation to further understand care provider roles. Latent content analysis was utilized iteratively and concurrently throughout data generation. RESULTS: Overall, care providers were supportive of promoting health behaviours in the after-school setting. Through analysis, five themes and eight subthemes emerged related to care providers’ role and experience promoting healthy eating and physical activity through SOLMo: 1) enhanced awareness; 2) improved programming; 3) strong relationships; 4) collaborative approach; and 5) role tension. CONCLUSIONS: As major influencers, care providers play a crucial role in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours for children. This research provides valuable insight into this role and the implementation of comprehensive health promotion approaches in the after-school setting. Findings contribute to the implementation knowledge base and help inform the promotion of healthy lifestyle behaviours for children.

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